Dessa Rose May 9, 15, 16 and 20-23, 8pm, May 10, 17, 24, 2pm, Dessa Rose is the story of the friendship between a pregnant runaway slave and a white woman abandoned by her husband on an isolated farm. $13 adult; $12 senior/children. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 523-2787.

Dr. Doolittle Day May 9, The Henson Robinson Zoo hosts a day of play and visiting with animals. Includes, games, food and petting zoo. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Dr. For more info, call 753-6217 or go to www.hensonrobinsonzoo.org.

Sangamon Valley Community Orchestra May 13, 7:30 pm. Concert performed by adult musicians from Springfield and the surrounding area. Free, donations accepted. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. 6th St. For more info, call 753-8000 or go to www.svys.org.

Springfield Highland Games and Celtic Festival May 16, 8am-10pm. Celtic entertainment with competitions including Highland dance, bagpipes and drums, and ancient athletics. Illinois State Fair Track Infield, Illinois State Fairgrounds. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. Free children under 6. For more info, call 793-8355, www.central-illinois-celts.org.

Summer Jamboree May 16, 11am-5pm, Free activities for kids and the family all day long. Free. Lincoln Park, Fifth St. and Sangamon Ave. For more info, call 753-2800.

Art of Illinois Wine Garden May 16-17, 12pm, Featuring 20 Illinois wineries. $10 admission includes wine glass and sampling tickets. Fifth and Jefferson Streets, Downtown Springfield. For more info, go to www.downtownspringfield.org.

Old Capitol Art Fair May 16-17, 10am-5pm. More than 150 artists’ original works of jewelry, sculpture, photography, glassware,pottery, wood, metalwork, oils, watercolors and other media. Relax and listen to six local bands while you indulge in a plethora of food and drink. Old Capital Square, Downtown Springfield. For more info, call 391- 0140.

Illinois’ Got Talent Competition May 23-24, People from all over Illinois compete for scholarships and cash. Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 523-2787.

Springfield Mile May 23-24, The best of flat track racing descends on Springfield for a weekend of motorcycles on a one mile dirt track. Illinois State Fairgrounds. For more info, call 753- 8866.

Capital City Biathlon 7:30-10:30am, A test of athletic endurance that combines a 15 mile bike race followed by a 3.1 mile run. Lake Springfield. For more info, call 414- 5567 or go to http://www.capitalcitybiathlon.com.

A Night on the Town May 30, 7-9pm, The nationally renowned Bells In Motion plays jazz with the Jane Hartman Trio. $10. Springfield Hilton Rendezvous Room, 700 E. Adams St. For more info, call 789-1530 or go to www.bellsinmotion.org.

International Carillon Festival May 31-Jun 6, Carillonneurs from around the world come to play the 67 bell carillon. Picnics in the park are encouraged. Free. Washington Park Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave. For more info, call 753-6219 or go to www.carillon-rees.org.

June

LPGA State Farm Classic Jun 4-7, 7am, Springfield is proud to host the LPGA, with attendance of golf fans from around the world and the biggest names in the game of golf. Panther Creek Country Club Golf Course, 3001 Panther Creek Dr. For more info, go to www.lpgastatefarm